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CCP Games business and news from across the web.- Here’s how EVE Online gamers can participate in their part of the EVE Vanguard Operation Avalon eventEVE Online players can participate in the Operation Avalon event from July 7-20, earning rewards by fighting, hacking, and salvaging through sites in New Eden. This event ties into the concurrent EVE Vanguard open alpha, allowing players to support their chosen empire and earn exclusive items by recovering intelligence related to Project Nemesis.
How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? 'Everything's canon,' say the developers of EVE FrontierDevelopers of the space survival MMO EVE Frontier discuss how they reconcile the game's dark sci-fi lore with its permissive modding tools, stating that 'everything's canon.' They aim to balance intentional world-building with player expression, allowing for even 'goofy' or memey content to be integrated into the game's fiction. The latest update introduces modular ship building and a free trial.
EVE Online's cross-platform game engine framework is now fully open sourceFenris Creations, the developer of EVE Online, has fully open-sourced its cross-platform game engine framework, Carbon. This release allows developers, players, and researchers to access the technology behind EVE Online's persistent universe and player-driven economy. The Carbon framework includes modules for physics simulation, graphics, networking, and more, and Fenris Creations will continue to use it for EVE Online and the upcoming EVE Frontier.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest risingThis week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
- EVE Online’s Fenris Creations just open-sourced the Carbon engine framework it’s built onFenris Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has open-sourced its Carbon engine framework, which has been in development for over two decades. The company, formerly part of CCP Games, aims to foster transparency and collaboration within the game development community. The framework includes modules for physics simulation, graphics, networking, and more, powering persistent online worlds and large-scale player battles.
Eve Online's Carbon engine is now open source: Fenris Creations explains whyFenris Creations, formerly CCP Games, has open-sourced its Carbon game engine, the technology behind Eve Online, making it available on GitHub under permissive licenses. The move aims to foster community trust and innovation, allowing developers to build anything with the engine, including their own MMOs. Fenris Creations also plans to open-source its internal LLM tools gateway in the coming months, reflecting a broader industry shift towards AI integration.
The devs of EVE Online's survival spinoff are on a 'side quest' to get it on Steam Deck: 'Our goal is to get this to as many players as possible'Developers at Fenris Creations are exploring Steam Deck compatibility for their upcoming MMO EVE Frontier, aiming to make the game accessible on as many platforms as possible. While not officially on the roadmap, the team is experimenting with Valve's handheld, noting that gamepad controls make it a strong candidate. The game's launcher and lack of traditional anti-cheat are minor hurdles compared to the initial challenge of implementing gamepad support.- EVE Online studio has punished two partnered influencers over a Pride controversyCCP Games has removed two partnered influencers from the EVE Online Partner Program following a controversy involving homophobic remarks and actions against players using Pride flag emojis. Community developer Peter Farrell stated that one influencer's response exacerbated the situation and fell short of expectations, while a second influencer was permanently removed for publishing a slur-filled video.
- MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars’ Orr, Elder Scrolls’ U50, and EVE’s Cradle of WarThis week's MMO news roundup covers Guild Wars 3's monetization and setting, Elder Scrolls Online's new difficulty settings, EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, and Blizzard's lawsuit against a World of Warcraft emulator. It also touches on Destiny 2 entering maintenance mode, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the ongoing discussions around the Lord of the Rings MMO and industry layoffs.
- EVE Online’s Cradle of War expansion kicks off the summer with military campaigns and newbie safe zoneEVE Online has launched its summer expansion, Cradle of War, which initiates the Theatres of War trilogy. This expansion introduces Military Campaigns, a new system connecting player actions into larger wars with permanent consequences for New Eden's landscape. It also adds a safe starting zone for new players, eight new ships, an achievement system, and an epic lore arc.
- Interview: Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson on the future of AI in EVE OnlineFenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson discusses the company's rebranding from CCP Games, its independence from Pearl Abyss, and a new collaboration with Google DeepMind. The interview explores the future of AI in EVE Online, its potential impact on game design, player experience, and internal development processes, as well as updates on EVE Frontier and EVE Vanguard.
How Eve Online, A Blood Expert, And A Trip To The Moon Came Together For The Strangest Of PromotionsFenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) is collaborating with players and a blood expert, Mark Crowther, to create the 'Capsuleer Edda,' an epic poem about Eve Online written with player blood. The project, initially envisioned as a simple blood-inked poem, evolved due to technical and ethical challenges, leading to a complex process involving blood processing and DNA analysis. The Edda aims to preserve the history and spirit of Eve Online and its players for thousands of years, with potential plans to send it to the moon.
EVE Online: Cradle of War gives rookie pilots a safer way into New Eden’s mega warsEVE Online: Cradle of War, the first chapter in the Theatres of War trilogy, has launched, introducing the Military Campaigns system to integrate player actions into larger empire conflicts. This expansion aims to provide new and existing players with safer avenues to contribute to wars through various roles, including combat, logistics, and resource gathering, with consequences impacting New Eden's infrastructure and stargate connections. The update also adds eight new ships, a PvP-free starter region called Exordium Starter Space, and a new Epic Arc titled Visions of Greatness.- EVE Online releases Cradle of War patch notes as the community erupts over controversial streamEVE Online has released the patch notes for its upcoming Cradle of War update, detailing new features like a PvP-free starter zone and military campaigns, alongside numerous balance changes. The update is set to launch on Tuesday, June 9th. Separately, the game's community is embroiled in controversy surrounding a partnered content creator accused of bigotry towards players expressing Pride month support.
An EVE newbie got an impossibly rare $7,000 ship out of a free loot box, leaving him set for life in the space MMO:…A six-month EVE Online player received an extremely rare Titan-class Molok ship blueprint, valued at approximately $7,000 USD, from a loot box during the Crimson Harvest event. This player, a newcomer to the 23-year-old MMO, managed to sell the blueprint for 700 billion ISK, securing their in-game subscription and a significant fortune. Community managers Peter Farrell and Maziar Shahsafdari expressed surprise and relief that the player recognized the item's value and avoided scams.
"They have the biggest bullsh*t detectors on the planet": How the unlikely EVE Online x Google DeepMind AI partnership landed with playersFenris Creations, formerly CCP Games, has announced a research partnership with Google DeepMind, which will involve training AI agents on a separate version of EVE Online. Despite player skepticism towards generative AI in gaming, the partnership was met with cautious optimism at EVE FanFest, with discussions focusing on potential applications like improving the game's complex codebase and enhancing NPC interactions. Players, known for their critical feedback, seem willing to see how this collaboration unfolds, especially given Google DeepMind's history with game AI.- EVE Online posts a video digest for Cradle of War’s features as Capsuleer Day reaches its zenithEVE Online has released a video digest showcasing features for the upcoming Cradle of War expansion, including new starter space, military campaigns, ships, and achievements. The game's Capsuleer Day anniversary event is also reaching its peak with extended rewards and new challenges before the expansion's release.
- EVE Online has already nailed down a date for its 2027 FanfestCCP Games has announced that EVE Online's Fanfest 2027 will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland, from May 13th to May 15th. Early bird tickets are already on sale for the event, which coincides with the studio's 30th anniversary. Additionally, the military campaigns feature from the Cradle of War expansion has undergone testing on the Singularity server.
- EVE Vanguard's Operation Avalon is 'reaching to the stars' for its upcoming playtestCCP Games Executive Producer Snorri Arnason stated that EVE Vanguard's upcoming Operation Avalon playtest, scheduled for July 2026, is 'reaching to the stars' and that the team has found an identity they are proud to share. The playtest aims to solidify the game's direction.
- EVE Online Creator Director sees Cradle of War as fertile ground to bring in new playersCCP Games announced the upcoming Cradle of War expansion for EVE Online at Fanfest 2026, featuring the new Exordium starting zone. The team has been developing this expansion for over a decade, aiming to attract new players to the MMORPG.